Join us for these out-of-the-world experiences in the newly-renovated Newhard Planetarium at the University of Findlay!

Free admission!  *Registration Required*

"Forward to the Moon"

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe.

Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, September 13, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Newhard Planetarium

"Earth to the Universe"

This stunning, 30-minute voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendor of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colourful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies.

Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 19, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, September 20, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Newhard Planetarium

"Cosmic Recipe: Setting the Periodic Table"

Explore the world of chemistry—the protons, neutrons and electrons! See how tiny atoms relate to the mammoth stars! Connect the physical worlds of the small and large in this engaging and inspiring show. 

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, September 27, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Newhard Planetarium

For more information about planetarium shows and reservations, contact Steve Wild, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics, at [email protected] or 419-434-4533.